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# Project Tools

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## Add Project

Click `Add Project` to create a new project. When adding a new project, several of the fields are auto-populated. As a best practice, it is recommended to review and adjust the project properties during project creation.&#x20;

Specifically, the following fields should be updated for each project, prior to beginning a layout or truss designs:&#x20;

* Name
* Design Code
* Region

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Tip

Be sure to click `Save Now` after making modifications to the Project Properties.
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## Copy Project

Use `Copy Project` to copy the selected project, creating a new project within your organization. All project information will be copied over to the newly created project, including all of its Components, Properties, and Settings.

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Tip

Be sure to change the project name and click `Save Now` after copying the project.
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## Delete Project

Click `Delete Project` to delete the selected project and project data. Deleted projects are removed from your organization's project list. The following confirmation dialog appears when deleting a project:

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## Collapse All

Use `Collapse All` to "tidy up" your project list view and only display the Project's created date and name.&#x20;

Click `>` to the left of the project name to expand and view all project components. Then use `Collapse All` to collapse the components list and only view the project list.

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## Create Estimate

You can use `Create Estimate` to quickly create a CSV or PDF using existing or custom pricing for materials. Lumber, plate, and hanger pricing is defined in the Pricing app. However you are able to provide pricing for lumber and hangers that are not defined and come through with a price of $0.00.

You are also able to manually add `Other Billable Materials` and `Additional Estimate Info` to account for additional billable goods and services. \
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Create Estimate is also available from Paragon Design. See [Broken mention](broken://pages/Y0clzr4b3Zb4NhvkNwU7) for more information.

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## Project Files

`Project Files` serve as a repository for project estimate .pdf and .csv files. You are able to select and download one or more files from the Project Files list.

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